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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.44, 5,991.16 and 2,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.44, 5,991.16 and 2,352 is: 3,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.44 : 5,991.16 = 2,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.44/5,991.16 = 2,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.44x = 5,991.16 × 2,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.44x = 14,091,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,208.32/4,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.75

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